Realistic vs. Historical Fiction

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What is Realistic Fiction?Realistic vs. Historical FictionWhen the setting, characters and events in the story are plausible and reflect contemporary places, people, and situationsWhat is Historical Fiction?When the story brings together historical fact and imagination.How are these two genres alike?Both genres have:normal human charactersthe events in the story could happenthey reflect real lifeboth are imaginary and fictionalboth have normal human eventsWhat makes these two genres different?Realistic fiction vs. Historical FictionPortrays the realities of life so children can gain a more in-depth understanding of human problems and relationshipsIt helps children understand that their problems are not unique and that they are not aloneProvides a literary framework for people to see their potential and gives the reader the ability to make improvements to their own lives and the lives of othersPortrays life as it was once livedHelps children understand that the present and future are linked to actions that had happened in the pastHelps children realize that they are not just outsiders looking in on great historical events but helps them appreciate that everyone plays a role in shaping history. This gives them a sense of worthinessRealistic Fiction reflects life as it could be today. It could happen to real people in our real world and at real places. BUT REMEMBER, the characters and settings were created in the authors mind!like celebrating birthdays...or riding a bike...Historical fiction reflects life as it was in the past. The events could have happened to real people in the past and some of the characters could be real people from the past.an old record player...or the Civil War...George Washington...